Readiness Collection

USS Randolph underway at sea with two S2F airplanes on its catapults, 1962
February 27, 1962 - USS Randolph (CVS-15) underway at sea with two S2F airplanes on its catapults

Digging Golf Bunker
Men busy preparing the 8th bunker at Princes golf course, Sandwich, Kent, in readiness for the Open Championship in June

Smilodon on a mountainside

German Air Force Tornado aircraft of Germanys reconnaissance wing 51 in Tiger Meet markings, Neuburg, Germany

Firefighter carries a charged hose across the flight deck of USS Denver
East China Sea, September 27, 2011 - Aviation Support Equipment Technician carries a charged hose across the flight deck of the forward-deployed amphibious transport dock ship USS Denver (LPD 9)

A U. S. Army RQ-7B Shadow unmanned aerial vehicle
March 7, 2011 - A U.S. Army RQ-7B Shadow unmanned aerial vehicle sits on the flight line before takeoff at Hurlburt Field, Florida, during Emerald Warrior 2011

U. S. Marine firefighters stand ready during annual training
July 25, 2011 - U.S. Marine firefighters with Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma aircraft rescue and firefighting team stand ready to assist their counterparts from Marine Wing Support Squadron

Three F-35B Lightning IIs at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona
Three F-35B Lightning IIs from VMFA-121 ready to take-off from Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona

Greyhound (Canis familiaris) crouching and turning sideways, side view

WW2 - R. A. F. Ground Crew Engine Tuning
A photograph of a British WW2 Royal Air Force ground crew tuning the engine of a bomber plane in readiness for a night raid. Date: circa 1940s

United States Air Force - Boeing NKC-135E Stratotanker 55-3135 (MSN 17251), an instrumented tanker during refuelling trials with an F-16, at Edwards Air Force Base on 3 April 2018

James J. Corbett, 1894 (b / w photo)
PNP379620 James J. Corbett, 1894 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: James Corbett ( Gentleman Jim ) (1866-1933)

Study for Equipped (oil on canvas)
884172 Study for Equipped (oil on canvas) by Solomon, Solomon Joseph (1860-1927); 91.4x62.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Jem Mace (litho)
PNP379612 Jem Mace (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jem Mace (1831-1910) last world champion under London Prize Ring rules;

Five infantrymen from Scotland with rifles at the ready during the Battle of the Marne
697584 Five infantrymen from Scotland with rifles at the ready during the Battle of the Marne east of Paris, September 1914 (autochrome) by Gervais-Courtellemont

Rossows Midgets (engraving)
3627899 Rossows Midgets (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rossows Midgets. Illustration for The Picture Magazine, 1894.); © Look and Learn

James J. Corbett, 1894 (b / w photo)
3617850 James J. Corbett, 1894 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: James John Corbettm known as Gentleman Jim (1866-1933)

Tom Hyer (litho)
PNP379622 Tom Hyer (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tom Hyer (1819-64) first American heavyweight champion; ); Peter Newark Pictures; American

Jake Kilrain (litho)
PNP379613 Jake Kilrain (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jake Kilrain (1859-1937) prominent American prizefighter; ); Peter Newark Pictures; English

In Readiness for the Naval Manoeuvres (engraving)
1047964 In Readiness for the Naval Manoeuvres (engraving) by Wyllie, William Lionel (1851-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: In Readiness for the Naval Manoeuvres)

Members of Britains Home Guard in training, Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire, World War II, 1940 (b / w photo)
6015305 Members of Britains Home Guard in training, Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire, World War II, 1940 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

British Prime Minister Winston Churchill ispecting coastal defences in the south of England
6015304 British Prime Minister Winston Churchill ispecting coastal defences in the south of England, accompanied by General Sir Alan Brooke and Major General G le Quesne Martel, World War II

Armstrong Guns packed on Sleighs in the Ordnance-Yard, St John, New Brunswick
1620233 Armstrong Guns packed on Sleighs in the Ordnance-Yard, St John, New Brunswick, in Readiness to be taken overland to Canada (engraving) by English School

The First (Royal) Regiment of Dragoons, held in Readiness for South African Service (litho)
1592634 The First (Royal) Regiment of Dragoons, held in Readiness for South African Service (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Dockers Strike and Riots at Southampton (litho)
1596692 The Dockers Strike and Riots at Southampton (litho) by Almond, William Douglas (1866-1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dockers Strike and Riots at Southampton)

Waiting, the Inhabitants of Fort Victoria, Mashonaland, in Readiness to defend the Fort against an Attack by
1062996 Waiting, the Inhabitants of Fort Victoria, Mashonaland, in Readiness to defend the Fort against an Attack by the Matabeles (engraving) by Nash

John L. Sullivan (b / w photo)
PNP379621 John L. Sullivan (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Sullivan)

James J. Corbett (litho)
PNP379619 James J. Corbett (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: James Corbett ( Gentleman Jim ) (1866-1933) world heavyweight champion from 1892-97;

Barbed wire in front of the Palace of Westminster, London, as Britain prepares itself for potential German invasion
6015307 Barbed wire in front of the Palace of Westminster, London, as Britain prepares itself for potential German invasion after the fall of France, World War II

The Riots in London on Sunday, 13 November, Defence of Trafalgar-Square (engraving)
1591530 The Riots in London on Sunday, 13 November, Defence of Trafalgar-Square (engraving) by Almond, William Douglas (1866-1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Riots in London on Sunday)

In Camp at Bisley (b / w photo)
1050815 In Camp at Bisley (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: In Camp at Bisley)

The Watchful Guard (oil on canvas)
878382 The Watchful Guard (oil on canvas) by Constant, Jean Joseph Benjamin (1845-1902); 45.7x31.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Royal Marines sleeping in the gunhouse of a warship, World War II, c1939-c1943 (1944). Where enemy forces may be met, marines live by their guns, as (below) in the gunhouse of a 6-inch turret

B Flight at Readiness, c1939-1940, (1941). Creator: Unknown
B Flight at Readiness (Left to Right: Peter M-----, Peter B-----, Leslie, Prosser, Lorry and Sammy), 1939-1940, (1941). From Fighter Pilot - A Personal Record of the Campaign in France

100 metres sprint race at the Olympic Games, Athens, 1896, (1936). A scene from the first Olympics of the modern era. A print from Olympia 1936, Die Olympischen Spiele 1936, Volume I

A Wedding in the Coeur Volant Chapel in Marly about 1850 (19th century). From the Chateau of Sceaux, France

The Apollo 8 space vehicle on the launch pad at Kennedy Space Center
December 17, 1968 - Ground-level view of the Apollo 8 (Spacecraft 103/Saturn 503) space vehicle at Launch Complex 39, Kennedy Space Center, Cape Canaveral, Florida

U. S. Air Force Airman observes an MC-130H Combat Talon II
August 3, 2009 - U.S. Air Force Airman performs run up checks on an MC-130H Combat Talon II aircraft before it takes off from Hurlburt Field, Florida

A Messerschmitt Me-262 Schwalbe replica, Schoenefeld Airport, Germany

A Smilodon sits on a rock surrounded by golden fall fields
A Smilodon sits on a rock outcropping surrounded by golden fall fields. Looking down into the dense grass, he sees something he doesn t like

A saber-toothed cat tries to drive a short-faced bear out of its territory. The bear is annoyed and roars back in retaliation

Palestine disturbances 1936 Head boatmen stevedores gathered
Palestine disturbances 1936. Head boatmen and stevedores gathered on the Jaffa landing place in readiness to resume work. 1936, Israel, Tel Aviv

Haifa Steel beams readiness close harbor case
Haifa. Steel beams in readiness to close harbor in case of war. 1934, Israel, Haifa

Firefighter

An Individual Wearing A Wet Suit Jumping In Mid-Air On A Beach; French Beach, British Columbia, Canada

Long Eared Owl

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"Readiness: A State of Preparedness Across Land, Sea, and Sky" The USS Randolph gracefully glides through the open sea, its catapults armed with two S2F airplanes ready to take flight at a moment's notice. With unwavering focus, a golfer digs into a bunker, displaying readiness to conquer any obstacle that comes their way on the course. The German Air Force Tornado aircraft stands tall on the runway, showcasing its formidable power and preparedness for any mission it may undertake. Hovering silently in the sky, a U. S. Army RQ-7B Shadow unmanned aerial vehicle exemplifies readiness as it gathers crucial intelligence from above. Perched majestically on a mountainside, a Smilodon embodies readiness in its keen eyes and powerful stance - always alert to protect its territory. Amidst chaos and danger aboard the USS Denver's flight deck, a firefighter carries a charged hose with unwavering determination - an embodiment in times of crisis. United as one force against fire's wrath, U. S Marine firefighters stand ready during annual training exercises - their commitment to protecting lives and property never wavering. Three F-35B Lightning IIs rest confidently at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma; their sleek design symbolizes cutting-edge technology combined with utmost readiness for combat missions ahead. A Greyhound crouches low and turns sideways - every muscle tense with anticipation - demonstrating perfect readiness for action or playfulness alike. WW2-era RAF ground crew meticulously fine-tunes engines; their dedication showcases how attention to detail ensures peak performance when duty calls. A United States Air Force Boeing NKC-135E Stratotanker engages in refueling trials with an F-16 jet at Edwards Air Force Base – both machines epitomizing military precision and preparedness.